Date: April 5, 2025 Participant: Kate Garfield #1973 Race: 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Performance with Notable Improvements in Splits Kate Garfield delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in 3:18:58 with a strong average pace of 7:35 min/mile. Notably, her split times fluctuated around this average, beginning the race with a 1-mile split of 8:00 and quickly increasing her speed to a 6:57 pace by mile 3. Her consistency was evident in multiple steady splits, including a 7:19 pace from miles 9 through 11. Kate's performance in the Female 45-49 division secured her 13th place, amidst strong competition of 2,690 runners. Despite subtle variations in her pace, her overall placing improved from previous races, highlighting an elevation in her strategic approach to the marathon. Continual focus on maintaining this pace in the latter stages could further enhance race outcomes. Improving finishes in future races will rely on honing endurance management, as seen with some deceleration towards the race's end.